I think that it has more to do with the way Union has been spread globally by various bodies while League tended to stay in its 'heartlands'. There was also active surpression of Rugby League in some areas where it looked like it was to threaten Unions dominance.
http://www.rugbystore.co.uk/collections/protective/shoulderpads/optimum_rugby_league_blitz_shoulder_pads
These are great, it just depends on the likelyhood of the ref checking them whether you should go for them or not.
Former Leeds, Wigan, Bradford, Wakefield and Great Britain star found dead in his home.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-11414736
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/rugby_league/9034753.stm
Deeply shocking and saddening news. Rest in Peace.
"I think Wigan will be in the 8 but I couldn’t say where. If the coach is a hit, no reason why they can’t trouble the top 3 or 4, if he struggles they’ll be 6<SUP>th</SUP> or 7<SUP>th</SUP>. Personally I think that they’ll be comfortably in the top 5 but it’s hard to say for certain."...